Short Christmas prayers allow us to worship God, praise Him for His wonderful blessings, and remember His lordship in our lives.
Short Christmas prayers during the holiday season are the perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on the love and mercy we receive through the birth of Jesus Christ.
Regardless of what may happen in our lives, we can always find hope, peace, joy, and comfort in remembering God’s grace through Christ throughout the holiday season.
What are Short Christmas Prayers?
Short Christmas prayers are prayers we say to God for peace, love, joy, and unity during the Christmas season.
They are a way to express our gratitude for the gift of His son, Jesus Christ, and solidify our loyalty to Him.
Why say short Christmas prayers?
In the busyness of the holidays, it can be challenging to set aside time to pray and make God’s Word our top priority.
During the Christmas season, our time is mainly spent with loved ones.
But more important than companionship is strengthening one’s faith and remembering the real essence of the holiday—the birth of our Savior.
Short Christmas prayers allow us to worship God, praise Him for His wonderful blessings, and remember His lordship in our lives.
Bible verses that inspire short Christmas prayers
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called.
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 1:18-21
Now, the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way.
When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.
And her husband, Joesph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly.
But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying,
“Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
Colossians 3:14-16
In addition to all these things, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.
Let the peace of Christ, to which you were indeed called in one body, rule in your hearts, and be thankful.
Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
2 Corinthians 9:15
Thanks be to God for his inexpressible gift!
Acts 5:31
God exalted him at his right hand as Leader and Savior to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
Luke 2:4-5
And Joseph also went up for Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
Luke 1:35
And the angel answered her,
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore, the child to be born will be called holy- the Son of God.”
Micah 5:2
But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.
Famous Short Christmas prayers
St. Augustine of Hippo’s Christmas Prayer
Let the just rejoice,
for their Justifier is born.
Let the sick and infirm rejoice,
for their Saviour is born.
Let the captives rejoice,
for their Redeemer is born.
Let slaves rejoice,
for their Master is born.
Let free ones rejoice,
for their Liberator is born.
Let all Christians rejoice,
for Jesus Christ is born.
Love Came by Julie Palmer
Love came, held safely within a gentle womb
All the truth, majesty, and creativity of a living God
Poured into a tiny heart
Making a quiet entrance in a dark and uninviting shack
Just one star shone anew as a handful of people were brought
Led by angelic voices and open hearts
A young mother
A faith-filled father
Men of wisdom who searched the truth
And a group of humble herdsmen
They came to bow before a new life
And acknowledge that the rescuer had arrived
That the Word of God had come alive
And that the extraordinary transformation of heaven and earth
Had begun
A Hymn That Exalts by Avis Christiansen
Another year to love Him
Whom I have loved so long;
Another year to praise Him
In glad, triumphant song.
Whate’er the future holdeth
Of sorrow, toil, or pain
His precious Love endureth
Forevermore the same.
Another year with Jesus!
I thank Thee, Lord, today.
For Thy unfailing presence
Along life’s rugged way.
Guide me, O blest Redeemer,
Teach me to do Thy will,
And Thine own perfect purpose
In me, each day fulfill.
Thankful for Our Feast by David Bennett
Lord of All, we give you thanks for your abundance and for all the great things you have given us, especially the birth of Your Son on this day.
We ask for your blessing upon this food and upon our friends and family.
Also, we pray that in your great mercy, you would look kindly upon all those in need this day.
We pray in Jesus name, Amen.
Ah, Dearest Jesus, Holy Child by Martin Luther
Ah, dearest Jesus, holy Child,
Make thee a bed, soft, undefiled,
Within our hearts, that they may be,
All quiet chambers kept for thee.
Our hearts for very joy do leap,
Our lips no more can silence keep;
We, too, must sing with joyful tongue
That sweetest ancient cradle song
Powerful Short Christmas Prayers
Traditional short Christmas prayer
Dear God, we are eternally grateful that You gave us Your son, Jesus Christ.
You have given us hope through His birth.
We give You glory and praise for the mercy and love You bestow upon us through Jesus.
Enlighten us to be able to reflect on Your great love for us as we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
May we become more like Him this Christmas season and in the days to come.
In Jesus’ Name.
Amen.
Short Christmas prayer for my family
Heavenly Father, I ask that You bless my family this Christmas season.
We are grateful for this celebration, the feast we prepared today, and the opportunity to share these gifts.
As we gather, may this family be blessed with good health and safety.
We ask that the kindness and generosity You show us towards one another mirror the love You have for us through the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
In Jessus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas prayers for protection
Dear Lord, I pray that You watch over my loved ones this Christmas season and keep us all safe from spiritual and physical attacks and dangers.
We may not all be together today, but we know that You are with all of us, watching over us and keeping us in Your loving care.
May we all experience Your great love and protection as we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas Meal Prayer
Dear Lord, as we celebrate Christmas with You, we offer our hearts in gratitude.
We thank You for providing us the resources to afford and prepare a feast like this, and to everyone who worked and contributed, as well as those we will share it with.
We pray for Your blessing upon this meal and to everyone around this table.
Also, we pray that the comfort of this food will bring to mind Your love and that the oneness we experience in Christ will shine through in our fellowship.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas prayer for the less fortunate
Loving Father, Your provision for our necessities is always constant, and we are eternally grateful.
While we celebrate Christmas with plenty of food and other gifts, we know some people struggle to put food on the table.
We bring to mind those who are hungry, homeless, and without family and friends during this time of the year.
Embrace them in Your love and care, making them feel Your love through the birth of Jesus.
This holiday season, we ask you to be instruments of Your love and comfort for these people and enable us to reach out to them in a way that brings You glory and praise.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas prayer for peace
Almighty Father, as we celebrate Christmas, may we remember our Prince of Peace and the peace that can only come from Christ.
We intercede for families, relationships, and nations in a world of turmoil, violence, and pain.
May Your serenity be our guiding light and hope in the spirit of Christmas.
May the message of Christmas – God with us – resonate not only during the holidays but every day of our lives as we become ambassadors of Your peace.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas Eve Prayer
Heavenly Father, we praise and glorify Your Holy Name this Christmas Eve.
The coming of Jesus on earth to be with us and sacrifice His life for us is the greatest blessing we can ever receive.
May Your mercy and grace enable us to be godly stewards and witnesses of Your love despite our fallenness and wretchedness.
As we rejoice on the eve of Jesus’ sacred birth, may our hearts align with Yours, and may we celebrate the true meaning of this season.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas prayer for Thanksgiving
Dear Lord, we lift our praises and gratitude to You, Creator and Giver of all good things.
Above all, we are grateful for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ.
Without Him, we will not be reconciled with You or be called Your children.
We are thankful for Your abounding love and mercy that sees us through dark times.
We thank You for the joy in merrymaking, the peace of reflection, the generosity of strangers, and the comfort of our loved ones during this Christmas season.
In the same way that the wise men and shepherds sought Jesus Christ with steadfast faith, may we rejoice in Your heavenly presence.
We pray that we will never lose sight of the fact that Your love and salvation are the best gifts this Christmas.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Short Christmas prayer about salvation
Almighty Father, we thank You for Your son, Jesus Christ, who descended on earth to pay the price for our salvation.
Jesus Christ took our sins upon Himself and died for us. Father, we are grateful for the eternal life You give us through Jesus Christ.
We remember Christ’s birth this Christmas season.
We pray many more people may come to know the precious gift of salvation and eternal life through Christ alone.
Open the spiritual eyes of people, and do not harden their hearts.
Give them a repentant heart so that they will surrender their lives to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, Savior, Lord, and King of kings.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Final Thoughts
Many people get into a frenzy of activity during Christmas, doing everything from gift shopping to cooking enormous holiday feasts to share with loved ones.
With the arrival of the holiday season comes yet another chance to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle of festivities to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Saying short Christmas prayers can help us remember the season’s real meaning.
Short Christmas prayers connect us with God and allow us to experience His deep love and mercy in our hearts and minds.
By pausing to invite Jesus Christ into our hectic Christmas schedules through short Christmas prayers, we celebrate the true essence of Christmas – a time of praise and gratitude for the birth of our Savior!
